As U.S. President Donald Trump and Russia's Vladimir Putin gear up for high-stakes talks in Alaska, European leaders are sending a clear message: any peace deal must prioritize Ukraine's security. 🌍 The diplomatic chessboard is heating up, with back-to-back meetings hinting at a fragile road to resolution.
Trump's envoy Steve Witkoff kicked off the dialogue with a three-hour sit-down with Putin this week, labeled as 'constructive' by both sides. Meanwhile, U.S. Vice President JD Vance huddled with UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy and Ukrainian reps at Chevening House, blending historic charm with modern geopolitics. 🏰💼
In a rare show of unity, France, Germany, Italy, Poland, the UK, Finland, and the EU Commission released a joint statement backing Trump's peace push—but with a catch. "The path to peace cannot be decided without Ukraine," they declared, doubling down on support for Kyiv's sovereignty. 🛡️🇺🇦
Key demands? No forced border changes, security guarantees for Ukraine, and using current frontlines as negotiation starting points. Translation: Europe won't let Russia rewrite the map. 🗺️✋
With the Alaska summit looming, one question lingers: Can Trump balance his 'America First' playbook with global calls to shield Ukraine? Stay tuned. ⏳✨
